We always anticipate the coming of a new (foreign) label to our shores and impatiently wait for its store to open. It isn’t always the case for our local brands as we sometimes tend to take them for granted. But believe it or not, we do feel that are local goods are giving these foreign labels a run for its money with its up to date collections that give us equally trendy clothes for less.

In light of the Independence Day celebration, we’d like to show patronage to the motherland by giving love to our local product. Click on the gallery to see 9 local brands that have given definition to our retail landscape.